Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22246472)

While picking up the Bianchi, I took along the back wheel from the Ritchey, which had gotten a bend one one side, maybe I hit a rock? I wanted to know if this was an easy fix. Diagnosis - worn out rim. The brake track was worn enough that the bead is starting to bend outwards. This is the second wheelset built on these hubs, and they're still pretty good, so I'm thinking it's time I learned to build wheels.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22246448)

wut is sporty?

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22246401)

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bca8782d8a.jpg
Yes, they've won 16 in a row.
#Baseball

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22246502)

Minoura Wheel Truing Stand | Wayfair

Park Tool Tm-1 Spoke Tension Meter | Jenson USA

Amazon.com : Park Tool Wag-4 Professional Wheel Alignment Gauge : Bike Hand Tools : Sports & Outdoors

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22246525)

I've got the first, and the Minoura version of the last. Gotta get the middle one.

Luckily, years ago I grabbed a pair of Forte Titan wheels at Performance for not a lot of money, which I have not really used, so I'm not in a mad rush to build the new wheels.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22246503)

Plenty of breeze.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22246511)

Note:
This is the longest streak in the NL since 1951.
Velo Vol

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22246550)

Many of my rides are sporty.

Why did you tag me?

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22246417)

Went for a sail this afternoon. Conditions were sporty and we were sailing upwind pretty maxed out when I jumped off the coaming to tweak a line on the cabin top. I heard LSS shriek from the wheel and was wondering if the rig was coming down or a powerboat was about to ram us, when she finally found her words: Snake! And, by God, there was a snake in the cockpit. It quickly made its was through a drain hole and under the wheel pedestal and I couldn’t find it when we got to the slip. Looked like a regular garter snake-type thing. New one for me!

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22246578)

Snakes on the boat is not a good thing.

BITD when I was racing and during a regatta, a guy in our fleet found a water moccasin under his pedestal cover on Saturday morning. Then, after the first start, he had a MOB. After recovering the guy, he then found his hull taking on water. Retirement followed.

After that, I always checked under the pedestal cover first thing upon boarding.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22246528)

You're almost home free then.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22246550)

Many of my rides are sporty.

Why did you tag me?

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22246417)

Went for a sail this afternoon. Conditions were sporty and we were sailing upwind pretty maxed out when I jumped off the coaming to tweak a line on the cabin top. I heard LSS shriek from the wheel and was wondering if the rig was coming down or a powerboat was about to ram us, when she finally found her words: Snake! And, by God, there was a snake in the cockpit. It quickly made its was through a drain hole and under the wheel pedestal and I couldn’t find it when we got to the slip. Looked like a regular garter snake-type thing. New one for me!

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22246589)

Except for the rims, spokes, and nipples. And spoke prep.

I was pricing it out in my mind. It's gonna cost me at least $300 to build these. I can get a pair of Fulcrum Racing 4's for only $350 from PBK.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22246558)

Who do you think would win a bowling game here? I bet big john bowled back in the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFPJf-wKTd0

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22246590)

But do your sporty rides involve waves? I bet Moalpha’s do.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22246558)

Who do you think would win a bowling game here? I bet big john bowled back in the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFPJf-wKTd0

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22246610)

Last race of the season today. A hill climb. (hurl) 2828 feet elevation gain in 9.1 miles, 3 miles of it on dirt. Washboard, loose, open to traffic. It really sucked. 6th place, but I sure had to work for it.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22246603)

My bet is on you.

you own your own bowling shoes, don’t you?

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22246610)

Last race of the season today. A hill climb. (hurl) 2828 feet elevation gain in 9.1 miles, 3 miles of it on dirt. Washboard, loose, open to traffic. It really sucked. 6th place, but I sure had to work for it.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22246618)

I bowled a handful of times. Never owned a ball or shoes, just used the stuff at the alley. I'd try it again under the right circumstances.
My father was the president of the local bowling league when I was a ute. I heard he was pretty good, at least until alcohol took over.

Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 22246615)

Nice work, LAJ.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22246620)

Road bike/tires?

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22246589)

Except for the rims, spokes, and nipples. And spoke prep.

I was pricing it out in my mind. It's gonna cost me at least $300 to build these. I can get a pair of Fulcrum Racing 4's for only $350 from PBK.